Please note our museum hours while we undergo renovations.
Museum HoursWed–Fri: 12:30pm–5pm | Sat: 10am–5pm
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DISTILLATIONS MAGAZINE

Linus Pauling’s Vitamin C Crusade

The path to a dubious cure.

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EXHIBITIONS

Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray

This exhibition offers a novel historical perspective on efforts to feed children in U.S. schools.

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EVENTS

Othmer Library Tours

Curious about the other half of the Science History Institute? Step into the Othmer Library of Chemical History!

Alternating Wednesdays | 12pm–12:45pm
First Fridays starting in August | 4pm

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DISTILLATIONS PODCAST

The History of the School Lunch

A familiar rite of passage that’s been more than 100 years in the making.

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Curious Histories Fest: What’s for Lunch?

Join us for a delicious daylong celebration of food science and fun! This FREE family-friendly event features ice cream and other school lunch-inspired food tastings, craft making, live demos, music, and much more. FREE lunchbox for the first 100 visitors!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 11am–3pm

Collect. Preserve. Interpret. Share.

Through research, storytelling, public programming, and educational outreach, we reveal how science is embedded in our daily lives.

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